18 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2019/20 season of the Winning Streak game show was concluded at RTÉ studios in Dublin on Wednesday (16th September) as ten players took part in two separate game shows which paid out a total of €401,000 in cash prizes. Among the big winners was Cork woman, Margaret... Read More
18 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: Culture Night 2020 When: Friday 18th September, 5pm to 11pm Tickets: All Free Events Venues: Across County Cork , see CultureNightCorkCounty.ie Culture Night, the annual celebration of culture, creativity and the arts, takes place this evening h offering free tours, exhibitions, readings, performances, and films. There will be drama and poetry, music and dance,... Read More
17 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The upmarket Department store Brown Thomas has opened its Christmas Shops in Cork, Dublin and Limerick – with around 99 days until December 25th. Usually open in August, the date was pushed back this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The shop will offer a wide choice of... Read More
17 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The gallery will extend its opening hours until 9pm on Culture night Culture night has always been a special evening for the culturally curious in Cork City and the creatives at Crawford Art Gallery are committed to making it a special evening for their audiences, where ever they... Read More
16 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Marie McCarthy from Carrigaline, Co. Cork is the winner of The National Brown Bread Baking Competition, run by Aldi and in association with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA). Marie will receive a guaranteed cash prize of €15,000 and her bread will be... Read More
16 September 2020 By Aisling Walsh PRO of Seandun Macra This week was a busy one for Seandún Macra as we had our first meeting of the year. We had a few loose ends to tie up as we hadn’t yet awarded our PRO and club awards from last year. The first two awards we... Read More
16 September 2020, Wednesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Friday, 18th September, Cork County comes alive for Culture Night with events, activities and performances taking place throughout the county. From a virtual circus performance in Clonakilty to a dramatic look behind the scenes of a theatrical rehearsal in Charleville, there are scheduled events for a wide... Read More
15 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The preschool professional believes in the outdoor classroom, so she transformed her garden into a communal allotment several years ago. She calls it “Patch na bPaisti” (the Children’s Patch – of ground) and it is a popular weekend activity for many young children. Cobh based Louise O’Connor has... Read More
15 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The team at Blas na hÉireann ( irishfoodawards.com ) have been working tirelessly since March to ensure that Blas 2020 goes ahead, maintaining their commitment to celebrating the very best in Irish food and drink. Chairperson, Artie Clifford feels that now, more than ever it is essential to... Read More
15 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wedding jewellery etiquette can be hard to get your head around. There are just so many rules around what to wear, and what not to wear! Fortunately, any good jewellery shop online will be able to help you narrow things down. This article will give you tips. 1.... Read More
14 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Following a very busy 2020 bathing season, Cork County Council‘s Beach Lifeguard Service lowered their flags on Sunday, 13th September and have extended their gratitude to the people of Cork and visitors to the coast for their continued cooperation. The lifeguard’s role is to ensure that the public... Read More
12 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tearmann is an insightful documentary film featuring new and innovative work from various Gaeltacht artists. The film explores how the landscape, local customs and indeed the Gaeltacht communities themselves continue to influence a new generation of artists. Featured in the film are Cathal Mac Fhionnghaile, Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín,... Read More